If your child has just gotten braces, chances are it’s a good time to brush up on dental hygiene! Why now? What’s different? And how can you help? Let’s take
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Time to Brush Up on Brushing and Flossing
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
If your child has just gotten braces, chances are it’s a good time to brush up on dental hygiene! Why now? What’s different? And how can you help? Let’s take
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Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening Read more -
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read more -
There’s an App for That!
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Modern orthodontic technology has led to major changes in the world of braces. Brackets are smaller and come in both metal and ceramic materials. Wires are more efficient and more
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Now that October is upon us, the doctor and our team at Olm Orthodontics wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment prior to the end
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read more -
Will my child benefit from early orthodontic treatment?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around age seven. the doctor can evaluate your child’s orthodontic needs early on to see if
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Bracketology
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Analyzing strong points, looking for potential problems, making comparisons—it’s bracketology time! Nope, not basketball (although we hear they have something similar), but a brief analysis of your orthodontic options when
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Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game Read more -
Is orthodontic treatment just for straightening teeth?
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
A lot of patients ask us why the doctor and our team at Olm Orthodontics work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a
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Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more -
Going Back to School with Braces
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don't want your braces adding to that. Our De Pere, Wisconsin team has compiled some helpful
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Correcting a Poor Bite With Braces - a True Wonder
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Braces are so common that we often view them as "ho-hum." But there are aspects about braces that make them remarkable. For one, the fact that we can move Read more